Windwords proposal turns wind turbines into public art
In a bid to clamp down on the NIMBY (“not in my backyard”) opposition to wind farms, international design collective...
12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019
For folks who read — and write — about sustainability, dire projections are revealed every day. Between rainforest...
Fukushima on track to become a renewable energy hub
In hopes of reinventing its image, new life is breathing into Fukushima, the Japanese northeastern prefecture that...
Global renewable energy is projected to rise by 50% in the next 5 years, IEA finds
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its Renewables 2019 market forecast, detailing analysis...
First-of-its-kind device prototype harnesses renewable energy from ocean waves
Our planet is a water world, covered with 70 percent oceans. For centuries, it’s been widely known that the high...
Renewable energy surpasses fossil fuels in the UK
In a first for the United Kingdom, wind turbines, solar panels and other renewable energy sources have generated...
Honda makes largest renewable energy purchase of any automaker
Multinational auto manufacturer Honda Motor Company, headquartered in Tokyo, recently made the largest renewable...
Britain promises net-zero emissions by 2050
Britain recently upped the ante on its commitment to fight climate change, promising to reach net-zero emissions...
Glenwood Springs, Colorado set to run on 100 percent renewable energy
Like many cities around the world, Glenwood Springs, Colorado has set a goal to run on renewable energy. But instead...
India will surpass Paris Agreement pledges with renewable energy investment
The Indian government has embarked on many large scale renewable energy projects that are predicted to enable the...
Renewable energy surpasses coal for the first time in U.S. history
This April, for the first time in U.S. history, the renewable energy sector is expected to have generated more...
A growing number of states are aiming for clean energy
While President Donald Trump tries to ease environmental regulations and shirk responsibility for climate change,...
Scientists find a way to produce renewable energy from snow
Solar panels have trouble producing renewable energy whenever it snows. With winters expected to increase in severity...
President Trump attacks wind turbines, claims the noise causes cancer
Speaking at an event for the National Republican Congressional Committee, President Trump took a shot at wind power...
One third of the global power capacity now comes from renewable energy
After years of hard work and dedication, a third of the global power capacity is now linked to renewable energy....
Finland plans to complete its coal ban one year early
Finland is following through with its coal ban initiative and making it a top priority over the next 10 years....
Verizon pledges $1 billion for programs that help the environment
Verizon is fulfilling its promise to better the environment. Keeping true to its commitment to corporate responsibility,...
Oil rig off South Korea's coast to become a floating hotel that operates on tidal energy
As today's urban planners are struggling on how to integrate renewable energy into existing infrastructure, some...
This Australian property was redesigned with a sustainable, lush garden
The Shoreham House in Victoria, Australia was designed in the early 2000’s, but was in need of an update to the...
Budweiser's Super Bowl LIII commercial focuses on renewable energy
Millions of fans and spectators around the world are expected to watch Super Bowl LIII this Sunday, and with secured...
Denmark to build 9 renewable energy-producing islands south of Copenhagen
In a bid to bring more renewable energy and greater resilience to the city of Copenhagen, the Danish government...
Is the Green New Deal the all-inclusive climate plan we need?
The media is abuzz with talk of a wildly ambitious proposal to address climate change and transform the economy....
Historic hotels in Spain switch to renewable energy in the new year
A state-owned chain of historic hotels in Spain is going green in 2019 and setting an example for the rest of...
6 positive advancements against climate change to lead us into 2019
Global carbon emissions may be on the rise and poised to reach an all-time high this year, but that doesn’t mean...
Major utility company Xcel Energy commits to go carbon-free by 2050
A major utility company is making history. Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility company, has pledged to go...
Spain launches plan for 100% renewable electricity by 2050
Spain’s social democratic government has launched an ambitious plan to change the country’s electricity system...
California waters could open soon to offshore wind farms
With 3,427 miles of coastline, one would think establishing wind farms in California would be a cinch. As it turns...
Clean energy-producing Light Up wins the 2018 LAGI competition in Melbourne
Melbourne-based NH Architecture and Seattle architectural practice Olson Kundig placed first and second respectively...
Biophilic dome homes produce more energy than they consume
It’s no secret that the building sector is a resource-intensive industry, but La Mesa, California-based nonprofit...
Greek island Tilos is showing the world how to go 100% renewable
The Greek island of Tilos is nearing 100 percent energy independence using only renewable sources with the help...